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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ashley Cowburn

Queen’s Speech: Government again pledges to scrap no-fault evictions for renters – after years of delays

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Boris Johnson’s government has again pledged to reform renters’ rights by scrapping no-fault evictions in England — after years of failing to act.

Proposals seeking to overturn section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act, which allows landlords to evict tenants without reason and with just eight weeks’ notice, were first outlined by Theresa May back in April 2019.

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